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Have a Great Skateboarding Vacation

staff — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:32:14 +0000

For skateboarding aficionados, there is nothing quite like getting away from it all and spending time on their skateboards. Because of the popularity of skateboarding, there are now skateboard vacation getaways available for avid skateboarders.

Choosing Your First Skateboard: What to Buy and What to Avoid

staff — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 01:18:08 +0000

Now that you are taking an interest in skateboarding, the first thing that you will think about is buying a skateboard that you can practice on. Sure there are quite a lot of cheap skateboards available but you should be warned that cheap means dangerous.

The Skateboarding Society: A Culture on Its Own

staff — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 01:16:24 +0000

Although skateboarding may seem like just another sport that many teenagers get into, through the years, this sport has developed its own culture and skateboarders can be easily identified not just because they have skateboards, but because they have a lifestyle that can be easily seen through the clothes they wear and the things they do. Not only that, skateboarding is also an international sport in which numerous countries have their own representatives in international levels of competition.

Should You Buy “Completes”?

staff — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:54:26 +0000

“Completes” are assembled skateboards and are ready to go. They are the most ideal choice for beginners who want to skip the nitty-gritty of building a skateboard from scratch. Completes have all the parts of a good skateboard.

Skateboard Safety Tips

staff — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:33:21 +0000

Fractures, sprains, abrasions, contusions, and even head injuries are frequent among skateboarders. These can be prevented with the following safety tips:

Wear a helmet. Twenty-one percent of the total reported skateboard-related injuries are head injuries. So it makes sense to wear a helmet. Make sure that the helmet you wear has a chin strap and fits around your head perfectly.